Learn why Ableton Live is such a powerful tool for DJs and performers

Ableton Live is a useful application not only for multitrack recording and production, but also for live performance. In this course we'll dive deep into the Session View while optimizing preference settings for live performance and personalizing your configuration. You'll become familiar with the crossfader, MIDI mapping, incorporating effects, send effects, clip properties, launch properties, clip envelopes, advanced MIDI mapping, finger drumming, live looping, saving templates, and much more.

Learn the best way to handle audio stems, including importing in bulk, editing stems seamlessly between arrangement and session view, and understanding the significance of warping.

If your main goal is to be able to play drums live with a pad-based controller, you'll learn a couple different approaches. We'll also cover how to incorporate effects into your live set, and the most common effects used by today's DJs.

After completing this course you'll be ready to perform with confidence with Ableton Live, whether you're putting together a DJ set, or hoping to write / produce tracks in a more interactive and "live" fashion.

Your Instructor

Thavius Beck

Thavius Beck is an electronic musician, producer and performer that's worked with countless musicians including Nine Inch Nails, Skylar Grey, Saul Williams, The Mars Volta and many more. Thavius is an Ableton Live Certified Trainer and has instructed hundreds of Live students through teaching courses at several music institutes, giving one-on-one lessons and holding dozens of Ableton Live workshops throughout the country.